Allen, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Allen: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 284 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Allen compares with Texas
Allen against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Allen stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Allen | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 65% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Allen is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Allen: 3.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Allen has recorded 284 truck crashes since 2015, with 166 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-75 leads within 15 miles of Allen with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-635 (13), US-380 (11) and SR-78 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Allen fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Allen.
- Check whether your routes use US-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 3.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Allen
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 17 |
| I-635 | 13 |
| US-380 | 11 |
| SR-78 | 4 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 3 |
| Fm 546 | 2 |
| SR-121 | 2 |
| SR-205 | 2 |
| SR-289 | 2 |
| Bellingrath Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Allen) |
|---|---|
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 31 |
| Central Expy | 12 |
| N 1300 Central Expy | 10 |
| US-75 | 8 |
| N 400 Central Expy | 7 |
| S 700 Central Expy | 6 |
| S 1300 Central Expy | 6 |
| S 1000 Central Expy | 6 |
Allen at a glance
| Population | 113,746 |
| Land area | 26.4 sq mi |
| Density | 4,308 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75013) | $146,891 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75013) | $591,193 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Allen since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 | — | 4.9 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 5.5 |
| 2010s | 12 | -28% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 29 | +143% | 8.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 29 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.8 a year in 2016–19 and 8.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Allen
How common are truck crashes in Allen?
Since 2015, 284 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Allen (166 injured, 12 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Allen?
NHTSA data shows US-75 with 17 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Allen since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Allen?
May has the most truck crashes in Allen, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Allen?
Since 2015, Allen has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Allen compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Allen has 22.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Allen?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.